Asbestos Roofing Removal Plan
revised 5/26/09
237 High Street, Middletown, CT North College (Wesleyan University)
Roof Replacement
ASBESTOS REMOVAL PLAN
NOTE: This section was prepared by Christopher J. Eident, CIH, CSP, Mystic Air
Quality Consultants, Inc., 1204 North Road, Groton, Connecticut 06340, (203) 449-8903.
Licensed Asbestos Project Designer Number 00015 (State of Connecticut).
SUMMARY: This section covers the removal of all asbestos containing roofing
materials from the gutter area at 237 high Street in Middletown, Connecticut. The roof
samples were analyzed by AmeriSci.
1.1
GENERAL
1.2
Scope - This specification covers the abatement of exposure to asbestos from the
building materials that have previously been determined to contain asbestos.
1.2.1 Asbestos has been classified by the Federal Government as a carcinogenic (cancer
producing) material. To comply with governmental requirements and minimize
employee exposure, controls are necessary wherever there is a potential for exposure to
airborne fibers.
1.2.2 All work and work areas will be in conformance with the requirements of EPA
AHERA regulations (40 CFR Part 763), NESHAPS regulations (40 CFR 61 Subpart M)
OSHA regulations (1926.1101 (g) (11)), and Connecticut Department of Health Services
standards for Asbestos Abatement, Section 19a-332a-1 to Section 19a-332a-13.
1.2.3
Deviations from this plan will require the written approval of the Owner.
1.3
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
1.3.1
Asbestos Removal:
The work involves the removal of the roof field tar from the gutter section (about 1,000
ft2) of the roof at the North College Building as asbestos waste from 237 High Street in
Middletown, Connecticut .
The materials are not friable and will not become friable by the nature of the removal.
After lightly misting the surfaces, the roofing will be cut into sections using hatchets or
other sharp tools (or other none dust generating methods), placing the waste directly into
6 mil poly lined waste containers (or wrapped in two layers of 6 mil poly), labeled with
asbestos waste labels, and lowered to the ground. Any debris on the roof or adjacent
ground will be HEPA vacuumed after each removal.
All removal work will be done by trained asbestos workers who have appropriate
physical exams and experience. Workers will use a minimum of half face negative
pressure respirators with high efficiency filters and full body "Tyvek" coveralls.
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A licensed Asbestos Project Monitor will be on-site every day until the asbestos removal
of the day's work has been completed. The project monitor will document compliance
with the plan.
1.3.1.1 The work specified herein will be the removal of asbestos containing materials
by persons who are knowledgeable, qualified, and trained in the removal, treatment,
handling, and disposal of asbestos-containing material, and the subsequent cleaning of
the affected environment. These persons must comply with Federal and State regulations
which mandate work practices, and be capable of performing the work of this contract.
1.3.1.2 The contractor will supply all labor, materials, equipment, services, insurance
and incidentals which are necessary or required to perform the work in accordance with
the applicable governmental regulations and these specifications.
1.3.2 We will post signs in and around the Work Area to comply with OSHA standard
29 CFR 1910.1001 and 1926.1101. Post one (1) copy of each of the following
documents at the work site:
Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1910.1001
and 1926.1101 OSHA Asbestos Standards
Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 6l,
Subparts A and B, National Emission Standard for
Hazardous Air Pollutants
In addition, the Abatement Contractor must notify all other building occupants and
contractors at the site that an asbestos abatement is about to be performed and indicate
what control measures are being taken in accordance with OSHA 1926.1101.
1.3.3 When and if rental equipment is to be used in removal areas or to transport waste
materials, a copy of the written notification provided to the rental company informing
them of the nature of use of the rented equipment will be submitted to the Owner.
1.4.0
ASBESTOS REMOVAL
The contractor will spray asbestos materials with amended water, using airless spray
equipment capable of providing a "mist" application to reduce the release of fibers. The
asbestos material will be sprayed with water mist containing a wetting agent to enhance
penetration. The wetting agent will be a commercial product produced specifically as an
asbestos wetting agent. A fine spray of the amended water will be applied to reduce fiber
release preceding the removal of the asbestos material.
In order to maintain asbestos concentrations at a minimum, the wet asbestos will be
removed in manageable sections. Materials will not be allowed to dry out. Material drop
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will not exceed 8 feet. For heights up to 15 feet provide inclined chutes or scaffolding to
intercept drop. For heights exceeding 15 feet provide enclosed dust-proof chutes.
The contractor will Place danger labels on containers in accordance with OSHA standard
29 CFR 1910.1001 (g) (2) if not already pre-printed on containers.
1.4 CLEAN-UP
The contractor must remove visible accumulations of asbestos material and debris.
If the Project Monitor finds visible accumulations of dust or bulk asbestos containing
materials in the Work Area, the Contractor will repeat the cleaning until the work area is
in compliance.
1.5
DISPOSAL OF ASBESTOS-CONTAINING MATERIALS
The asbestos materials will be packaged in impermeable dust tight containers (i.e. two
heavy duty six (6) mil plastic bags or sealed fiber pack drums). The waste vehicle will be
lined and sealed with 6 mil poly.:
All containers will be labeled in large legible letter:
DANGER
CONTAINS ASBESTOS FIBERS
AVOID CREATING DUST
CANCER AND LUNG DISEASE HAZARD
The labels will also have the DOT label and NESHAPS required generator identification
and site label information.
The landfill accepting the wastes will be notified before shipping for scheduling to insure
that adequate personnel and apparatus are available at the time of disposal; and the
asbestos materials will be delivered in separate shipments. It will not be transported with
any other materials. The contractor will not be paid until the signed waste manifest is
received.
1.6 AIR MONITORING AND ANALYSIS
Air sampling will be conducted by the Contractor, as necessary, to assure that workers
are using appropriate respiratory protection in accordance with OSHA Standard
1910.1001 and 1926.58.
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